Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign to be first to feature goal-line technology

FIFA’s Club World Cup in Japan in December, in which Chelsea will take part, is likely to be the first competition where goal-line technology will be used.

The technology is certain to get the go-ahead from football’s law-makers next week, according to sources on the International FA Board (IFAB).

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The two systems, Hawk-Eye and GoalRef, are set to be judged to have passed exhaustive scientific tests to the satisfaction of the IFAB.

The rigorous tests put the systems through extreme weather conditions, from heat, cold, humidity and rain, before being a live experiment during England's friendly in over Belgium at Wembley on June 2.

The urgency to address the situation, given fresh impetus by Ukraine’s disallowed goal against England, will also sweep aside any lingering doubts over the two systems.

Tests have so far fallen short of giving a 100 per cent accurate result on every occasion, but have proved proficient enough to sway those with misgivings.

Rather than provide the final say, the technology will help the referee come to the right decision.

UEFA president Michel Platini remains against the idea and instead in favour of adding yet another extra official who would be stationed behind each dead-ball line.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has said he expects to see it used in his competition next season.